Hydrangea serrata 'Tiny Tuff Stuff'
Mountain Hydrangea
Photo courtesy of Prides Corner Farms
- Dwarf form of the popular 'Tuff Stuff'
- Color leans toward blue with some pink or white
- Delicate lacecap flowers on new and old wood
- Dark stems for excellent contrast
Border or Bed
Cut Flower/ Foliage
Dried Flower/ Foliage
Garden
Mass Planting
Salt Tolerant
Partial Sun
Homeowner Growing and Maintenance Tips:
Prefers rich, moist, well-drained soil and partial shade to shade. Tolerates full sun only if provided consistent moisture. Water regularly until established and weekly from then on. Fertilize in spring with a slow release acidic fertilizer. Little pruning may be necessary but plants can be pruned after leaves have emerged.
Height: 18-24 in
Spread: 18-24 in
Price Level 1: $54.99~#3
Bloom Color: Blue
Zone: "4-9
Additional Characteristics & Attributes:
Attributes:
- Garden
- Cut Flower/ Foliage
- Mass Planting
- Dried Flower/ Foliage
- Salt Tolerant
- Focal Point
- Border or Bed
- Summer Bloomer
Exposure:
- Partial Sun
Habit:
- Upright
Foliage Color:
- Dark Green
Season of Interest (Flowering):
- Summer
- Fall
Season of Interest (Foliage):
- Summer
Attracts Wildlife:
- Attracts Butterflies
- Attracts Pollinators
- Attracts Songbirds
Soil Moisture:
- Moist, Well-Drained
Genus Overview: Hydrangea
Common Name: Mountain Hydrangea
Compact, deciduous shrub with toothed, ovate, green leaves. Long-blooming flowers appear in flattened clusters with scattered showy sterile florets forming an outer ring around the tiny interior flowers, blooming mid summer to early fall. Flower color is based on pH. Great mass planted in a sheltered location, in shrub borders and as a specimen.